Sopa de Tortilla (Traditional Mexican Tortilla Soup)

A classic and comforting Mexican soup featuring a rich tomato-chile broth, crispy fried tortilla strips, and traditional garnishes like avocado, crema, cheese, and chicharrón. This recipe walks you through making homemade chicken broth and all the authentic toppings for a restaurant-quality sopa de tortilla.

IntermediateMexicanServes 6

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Source Video
38m
Prep
1h 52m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 48m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$17.30
Per serving:$2.88

Critical Success Points

  • • Prepare Chicken Broth
  • • Fry Tortilla Strips
  • • Fry Chile Pasilla for Garnish (do not burn)
  • • Cook and Strain Sauce

Safety Warnings

  • • Hot oil can cause severe burns; use caution when frying tortillas and chiles.
  • • Let oil cool before handling or disposing.
  • • Be careful blending hot liquids—vent the blender lid and cover with a towel to avoid splatters.
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